Antitrust & Competition (Litigation and/or Merger Control) Associate (2-5 yrs.)

• Position Locations: San Francisco,Washington,Austin,Chicago,Los Angeles,San Diego,New York,Costa Mesa,Menlo Park
• Salary: $235,000 - $420,000
• Schedule: No Preference
• Practice Area: LITIGATION
• Specialties: ANTITRUST & COMPETITION

Firm Description:
Our client is a premier global law firm known for its sophisticated transactional, litigation, and regulatory practices. With a collaborative, team-oriented culture and a commitment to innovation, the firm consistently ranks among the top in the world for revenue and profitability. Attorneys here engage in high-stakes matters across industries, supported by a deep bench of talent and resources spanning major financial and business centers. Our client offers a dynamic environment where ambitious professionals can thrive and contribute to landmark deals and precedent-setting cases.

Position Description:
Our client, a premier global law firm, is seeking a mid-level Antitrust & Competition Associate to join its highly regarded and expanding antitrust practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with experience in antitrust litigation, merger control, or both, who is looking to work on some of the most sophisticated competition matters in the market.

The practice advises multinational corporations, private equity sponsors, and other leading organizations on high-stakes antitrust litigation, government investigations, merger clearance matters, and competition-related regulatory issues across domestic and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on antitrust and competition law matters, including merger review and regulatory clearance processes.
• Represent clients in antitrust litigation, class actions, government investigations, and enforcement proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to complex competition law issues.
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, regulatory filings, and client communications.
• Assist with merger review matters, including Second Request investigations and related regulatory proceedings.
• Support clients facing government investigations involving cartel allegations, price-fixing, monopolization, unfair competition, and other competition-related issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice areas on cross-border and multidisciplinary matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in antitrust litigation and/or merger control.
• Strong substantive knowledge of antitrust and competition law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling sophisticated litigation, regulatory, or transactional antitrust matters.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Candidates within approximately the third through seventh year of practice are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join one of the nation's most highly regarded antitrust and competition practices.
• Work on complex domestic and international antitrust matters, including merger clearance, litigation, investigations, and enforcement actions.
• Represent major corporations, financial sponsors, and other market-leading clients.
• Gain exposure to high-profile, precedent-setting matters and significant client responsibility.
• Benefit from extensive mentorship, professional development, and long-term career advancement opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a market-leading compensation package, including discretionary bonus opportunities and a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support attorney well-being and professional success.

Base Salary Range (Depending on Class Year):

• Class of 2026: $225,000
• Class of 2025: $225,000
• Class of 2024: $235,000
• Class of 2023: $260,000
• Class of 2022: $310,000
• Class of 2021: $365,000
• Class of 2020: $390,000
• Class of 2019: $420,000
• Class of 2018: $435,000

Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses based on performance and other factors.

The firm also offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, wellness programs, family-support resources, and professional development opportunities.

This opportunity is available in multiple major U.S. markets across the firm's national platform.

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